Table 3.
Characteristics of people with MS who participated in the focus groups
| People with MS (n=23) | Mean (SD) | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 54.6(9.8) | 37 | 71 |
| PDDS | 4.7(0.9) | 3 | 7 |
| Disease duration (in years) | 14.7(9) | 1 | 31 |
| MSWS–12 score | 68.4(16.7) | 38 | 98 |
| n | % | ||
| Gender | |||
| Male | 7 | 30.4 | |
| Female | 16 | 69.6 | |
| MS type | |||
| Primary progressive | 5 | 21.7 | |
| Secondary progressive | 2 | 8.7 | |
| Relapsing‐remitting | 11 | 47.8 | |
| Progressive relapsing | 1 | 4.3 | |
| Unknown | 4 | 17.4 | |
| Employment status | |||
| Unemployed (unable to work—disability) | 17 | 73.9 | |
| Retired | 6 | 26.1 | |
| Marital status and living arrangements | |||
| Married; living with spouse | 10 | 43.5 | |
| Married; living with spouse and children | 6 | 26.1 | |
| Single; living with parents | 1 | 4.3 | |
| Single; living alone | 1 | 4.3 | |
| Single; living with siblings | 1 | 4.3 | |
| Separated; living alone | 4 | 17.4 | |
MSWS‐12, Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale; MS, multiple sclerosis; PDDS, Patient Determined Disease Steps.